"Novak Djokovic's luck is incredible";"Wonder if Jannik Sinner still has that magic cream" - Fans react to Carlos Alcaraz injuring himself at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz has encountered a worrying setback at the 2024 US Open, sustaining an injury just three days before his opening match at the Major. With concerns raised over the Spaniard's fitness, fans lamented that his injury would potentially give Novak Djokovic a free ride to the title.

Alcaraz is gearing up to hunt for his third Grand Slam title of the season at the US Open, following his triumphs at the French Open and Wimbledon. The 21-year-old began his preparations in earnest at Flushing Meadows, taking part in a practice session with Francisco Cerundolo.

However, the duo's practice session was derailed when Carlos Alcaraz rolled his ankle during a rally. The Spaniard consulted with his coaching team and decided to call an early end to the training session.

With one of the title favorites, Carlos Alcaraz, now facing injury concerns, several fans lamented Novak Djokovic's "incredible" luck. However, it is worth mentioning that the Serb is facing similar fitness concerns, having cut his practice session with Holger Rune short after receiving treatment for discomfort.

"Djokovic’s luck is incredible," one fan commented.

"Just hand Novak the trophy already," a fan remarked.

"Djokovic’s luck is unmatched," another fan chimed in.

"The only one who can stop Djokovic 😭 I’m so sick 😭," said another.

Others, meanwhile, expressed hope that the Spaniard's campaign wouldn't be derailed by a serious injury.

"He should be careful man. Hopefully he’s healthy," one fan posted.

"No god no, Hope he is fine nothing serious," another fan wrote.

"He really can't catch a break 😔," a fan commented.

Some fans also used the opportunity to poke fun at Jannik Sinner's doping controversy, making tongue-in-cheek references to him providing Carlos Alcaraz with the banned substance Costebol, which entered the Italian's system through his former physiotherapist's healing spray.

"I wonder if Sinner still has any of that magic cream," a fan joked.

"@janniksin get this man some Clostebol," one fan quipped.

"Cahill and Sinner could recommend him a good spray to apply...," another fan chimed in.

"I stop my practice just for precaution" - Carlos Alcaraz shares positive injury update about sprained ankle at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz (Source: Getty)

Despite spraining his ankle, Carlos Alcaraz attended his pre-tournament press conference at the 2024 US Open and shared an encouraging injury update. The Spaniard explained that he had only ended his practice session early as a precautionary measure, aiming to prevent the injury from getting "worse."

Alcaraz also disclosed that his foot is feeling well and expressed his intention to return to the practice courts after allowing it sufficient time to rest.

"Well, I think it is okay. You know, I just stop my practice just for precaution. I didn't feel comfortable enough to keep practicing just in case if everything is going to be worse," Alcaraz said.

"But, you know, after a few hours later, I still feeling good, you know, my feet, so tomorrow I will try to be practicing again 100% without thinking about it, but today I'll take care about it," he added.

Carlos Alcaraz will be hoping for his ankle to continue to hold up well as he prepares to commence his campaign against qualifier Li Tu on Tuesday, August 27.